Curious Omission

HowÂ – and for that matter why – a U.S. senator would get through a 1,154 word speech on a bill to expandÂ funding for embryonic stem cell research, yetÂ never once use the word “embryo” or “fetus” or any variation thereof, amazes us.

But then, that’s probably why Hillary Clinton is a politician, and we’re not.

President Bush has threatened to veto the bill, which would expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. It passed 63-37, four votes short of the two-thirds majority needed for a veto override.

Among those pushing for the bill are some of Bush’s fellow Republicans, including Nancy Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger.